Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
12,307 foundations that gave to recipients in Massachusetts, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in MA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sylvia & Jim Katzman Foundation Largest grant: Congregation Shir Hadash | Saratoga, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Godfrey Foundation for Cinema Therapy Inc Largest grant: Trauma Research Foundation | Englewood, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Longboat Key, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hickory Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Government Accountability | Lambertville, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Witthoft Apprill Family Foundation Largest grant: Best Friends Animal Society | Oro Valley, AZ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Isabel Francis Smith and Ralph Lawrence Smith Foundation Largest grant: Mlisada | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nisbet Family Foundation Largest grant: Waterbird Sociaty | North Falmouth, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lynn Braitman Inspire Fund | Santa Paula, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Denver Public Schools Retired Employees Association Foundation | Denver, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laurence & Bernice Kaperst Foundation Largest grant: Umass Memorial Medical Center | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Florence Forgotson Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Emcc Educational Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lightweaver Foundation Largest grant: Intermountain Foundation | American Fork, UT | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Deshpande Family Foundation Largest grant: Vision Aid | Stoneham, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vollmer Family Foundation | Napa, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Favaro Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Give Well | Bronxville, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kyle Thibodeau Scholarship Fund | W Springfield, MA | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Lillie Nathan and Sally Helfman Memorial Charitable Trust | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Madison | Madison, WI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Viridi Futuro Foundation Largest grant: Nature and Culture International | Durham, NC | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tinker Family Foundation Largest grant: Speller Freedom Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stephen and Carol Canter Family Foundation | Glen Cove, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rick and Helga Bauerly Foundation Largest grant: Centracare Health Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Picabu Foundation Largest grant: Rockhouse Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marcus Foundation Largest grant: Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Muriel Pollia Foundation Largest grant: People for the American Way | Fillmore, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation Largest grant: Randolph Area Community Development Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Latattore Foundation Largest grant: Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hand Surgery Research and Education Foundation Inc Largest grant: Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences | Newton, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shapiro Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Isaiah House | Chappaqua, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charlies Choice Foundation Largest grant: Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Bruceton Mills, WV | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ram Foundation Inc Largest grant: Offerdahl's Hand-Off Foundation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lt Thom Joseph Hill Memorial Foundation Largest grant: St John Vianney | Baltimore, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mercy for Animals (matching Tuesday Contribution) | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Biando Family Foundation Inc | Norcross, GA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frank J Guarini Foundation Largest grant: Lafayette College | Jersey City, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norbell Foundation Largest grant: American Cancer Society | Appleton, WI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arvest Foundation Largest grant: Little Rock Chamber Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Tkbw Private Foundation Largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Holland, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crawford Ker Foundation Trust Largest grant: Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church | Clearwater, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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